Antibiotics AA-896

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to antibiotic compounds AA896 of the formula  
                 
 
     wherein:  
     R 1  is H, aryl, alkyl (C 1 -C 20 ), —CH 2 -aryl, —C(O)alkyl(C 1 -C 20 ), —C(O)NHalkyl(C 1 -C 20 ), or —C(O)NHaryl;  
     R 2  is H, alkyl (C 1 -C 20 ), —CH 2 aryl, alkyl (C 1 -C 20 ) or —C(O)alkyl(C 1 -C 20 );  
     R 3  is —OH;  
     R 2  and R 3  may optionally be taken together to form a moiety  
                 
 
     R 4  is alkyl (C 1 -C 20 ), or aryl;  
     or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] “This application claims priority from copending provisional applications Serial No. 60/286,401 filed on Apr. 25, 2001, Serial No. 60/290,139, filed on May 10, 2001, Serial No. 60/286,297 filed Apr. 25, 2001, Serial No. 60/290,140 filed May 10, 2001, Serial No. 60/286,402 filed Apr. 25, 2001 and Serial No. 60/290,156 filed May 10, 2001 the entire disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference.”

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to novel compounds of AA-896 which exhibit antibacterial activity.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Natural products, Liposidomycins A, B and C, have been isolated and reported to have antibacterial activity(Isono, K.; Uramoto, M.; Kusakabe, H.; Kimura, K.; Izaki, K.; Nelson, C. C.; McCloskey, J. A., J.Antibiotics, 1985, 38, 1617-1621. Ubukata, M.; Isono, K.; Kimura, K.; Nelson, C. C.; McCloskey, J. A. J.Am.Chem.Soc., 1988,110, 4416-4417. Kimura, K.; Miyata, N.; Kawanishi, G.; Kamino, Y.; Izaki, K.; Isono, K. Agric.Biol.Chem., 1989, 53,1811-1815.). Isolated Liposidomycins A-(I), A-(II), A-(III) and A—(IV) are also reported to have antibacterial activity (Kimura, K.; Ikeda, Y.; Kagami, S.; Yoshihara, M., J. Antibiotics, 1998, 51, 1099-1104. and other references herein). The detailed structural analysis of Liposidomycins A, B and C using their chemical degradation products has been reported (Ubukata, M.; Kimura, K.; Isono, K.; Nelson, C.C.; Gregson, J. M.; McClosky, J. A., J.Org.Chem., 1992, 57, 6392-6403). Liposidomycin class compounds are further reported (JPO₅₀₇₈₃₈₅) and are derivatives of 2-methylamino-3-(5-aminomethyl-4-hydroxy-3-hydroxy-tetrahydro-fura-2-yloxy)-3-[3,4-dihyoxy-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl)tetrahydro-2-furanyl]propanoic acid or the degraded products of 2-methylamino-3-(5-aminomethyl-4-hydroxy-3-hydroxy-tetrahydro-fura-2-yloxy)-3-[3,4-dihyoxy-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl)tetrahydro-2-furanyl]-propanoic acid.

[0004] This invention is concerned with a new series of nucleoside peptide antibiotics of AA-896.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] This invention is concerned with novel nucleoside peptide antibiotics of AA-896 which have antibacterial activity; with methods of treating infectious disease in mammals employing these novel nucleoside peptide antibiotics; with pharmaceutical compositions containing these novel nucleoside peptide antibiotics and processes for the production of novel nucleoside peptide antibiotics of the invention. Compounds according to the invention comprise compounds of the formula

[0006] wherein:

[0007] R₁ is H, aryl, alkyl (C₁-C₂₀), —CH₂-aryl, —C(O)alkyl(C₁-C₂₀), C(O)NHalkyl(C₁-C₂₀), or —C(O)NHaryl;

[0008] R₂ is H, alkyl (C₁-C₂₀), —CH₂aryl, or —C(O)alkyl(C₁-C₂₀);

[0009] R₃ is —OH;

[0010] R₂ and R₃ may optionally be taken together to form a moiety

[0011] R₄ is alkyl (C₁-C₂₀), or aryl;

[0012] provided R₁ and R₂ are not H when R₃ is —OH

[0013] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

[0014] Among the preferred groups of compounds of this invention including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are those in the subgroups below, wherein other variables are as defined above:

[0015] a) R₂ and R₃ are taken together to form a moiety

[0016] b) R₂ is H, alkyl (C₁-C₁₂), or —CH₂aryl; and

[0017] c) R₁ is H, —C(O)alkyl(C₁-C₁₆), or —C(O)aryl when

[0018] R₂ and R₃ are taken together to form a moiety

[0019] d) R₄ is alkyl(C₁-C₁₆), or aryl.

[0020] Specifically preferred compounds of the invention are the following compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

[0021] 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid,

[0022] 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-2,4-dioxo-3-pentyl-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid,

[0023] 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{((2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-3-hexyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid,

[0024] 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid,

[0025] 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furany}methyl)-3-dodecyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid,

[0026] 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-15-benzyl-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid,

[0027] 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-15-dodecyl-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid,

[0028] 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-15-[12-(4-morpholinyl)dodecyl]-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid,

[0029] 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-15-pentyl-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid,

[0030] 4-[13-((2R)-2-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}-1-carboxy-2-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}ethyl)-26-carboxy-19-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-22-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-27-methyl-18,21,24-trioxo-13,17,20,23,25-pentaazaoctacos-1-yl]-4-methylmorpholin-4-ium,

[0031] 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-({[(octylamino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)tetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-octyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid,

[0032] 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-turanyl}{[(5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-({[(4-fluoroanilino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)tetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid,

[0033] 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-({[(4-methoxyanilino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)tetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid,

[0034] 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-({[(hexylamino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-hexyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid,

[0035] 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-({[(dodecylamino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-dodecyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid,

[0036] 16-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-({[(hexadecylamino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid,

[0037] 16-[(R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}({(3R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-[(pentylamino)methyl]tetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy)methyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-15-pentyl-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid,

[0038] 16-[(R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}({(3R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-[(pentylamino)methyl]tetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy)methyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid,

[0039] 16-((R)-[((3R,4S,5R)-5-{[([1,1′-Biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl)oxy]{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid,

[0040] 15-([1,1′-Biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)-16-((R)-[((3R,4S,5R)-5-{[([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl)oxy]{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid,

[0041] 16-((R)-({(3R,4S,5R)-5-[(Benzylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy){(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid,

[0042] 15-Benzyl-16-((R)-({(3R,4S,5R)-5-[(benzylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy){(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid, and

[0043] 16-((R)-({(3R,4S,5R)-5-[(Acetamido)methyl]-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy){(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.

[0044] For the compounds of the invention defined above and referred to herein, unless otherwise noted, the following terms are defined:

[0045] Halogen, as used herein means fluoro, chloro, bromo and/or iodo.

[0046] Alkyl as used herein means a branched or straight chain radical having from 1 to 20 (preferably 1 to 16) or preferably (1 to 12)carbon atoms optionally substituted with morpholino where the morpholino nitrogen atom may optionally be alkylated with alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms forming a quaternary salt. Exemplary alkyl groups include but are not limited to methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, t-butyl, pentyl and hexyl, also optionally substituted, as well as perfluoroalkyl.

[0047] Aryl as used herein means a homocyclic or polycyclic aromatic radical, having 6 to 20 carbon atoms independently substituted with one to three substituents selected from the group of alkyl, halogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, , amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, or alkoxy. Examples include, but are not limited to, phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl, fluorenyl, and anthracenyl, optionally substituted with one to three substituents.

[0048] The preparation of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid by fermentation is described in copending application Serial No. 60/286,402 filed Apr. 25, 2001 incorporated herein by reference and copending application Serial No. 60/290,156 filed May 10, 2001 incorporated herein by reference.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0049]FIG. 1. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 1 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0050]FIG. 2. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 5 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0051]FIG. 3. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 6 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0052]FIG. 4. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 7 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0053]FIG. 5. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 8 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0054]FIG. 6. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 9 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0055]FIG. 7. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 10 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0056]FIG. 8. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 11 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0057]FIG. 9. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 12 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0058]FIG. 10. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 14 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0059]FIG. 11. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 16 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0060]FIG. 12. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 18 in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0061]FIG. 13. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 19A in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0062]FIG. 14. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 19B in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0063]FIG. 15. Proton NMR spectrum of Example 20A in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0064]FIG. 16 Proton NMR spectrum of Example 20B in D₂O at 300 MHz

[0065]FIG. 17 Proton NMR spectrum of Example 24 in D₂O at 300 MHz

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0066] The compounds of the invention are prepared according to the following reaction schemes.

[0067] As shown in Scheme 1, protecting the primary amine of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid 1 with 2,4-pentanedione in pyridine and methanol is followed by reaction with an isocyanate R₄NCO 2 in a solvent such as N,N-dimethylformamide with later removal of the amine protecting group using 0.5% trifluoroacetic acid in water and dioxane to give carboxylic acid 3.

[0068] In accordance with Scheme 2, 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid 1 is reacted with 2,4-pentanedione, to protect the primary amine, followed by reaction with arylCH₂Br 4 in a solvent such as N,N-dimethylformamide followed by removal of the protecting group with 0.5% trifluoroacetic acid in water and dioxane affords dicarboxylic acid 5.

[0069] As shown in Scheme 3, reaction of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid 1 having the primary amine protected with 2,4-pentanedione followed by reductive alkylation by reaction with R₄CHO 6 in a solvent such as N,N-dimethylformamide followed by treatment with either sodium cyanoborohydride or sodium triacetoxyborohydride and then removal of the primary amine protecting group with 0.5% trifluoroacetic acid in water and dioxane affords alkylated derivatives 7.

[0070] As shown in Scheme 4, reaction of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid 1 with R₄NCO 2 in a solvent such as N,N-dimethylformamide followed by treatment with water affords dialkylated derivatives 8.

[0071] In accordance with Scheme 5, reaction of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid 1, by reductive alkylation with R₄CHO 6 in a solvent such as N,N-dimethylformamide followed by treatment with either sodium cyanoborohydride or sodium triacetoxyborohydride affords dialkylated derivatives 9 or monoalkylated derivatives 9a.

[0072] As shown in Scheme 6, reaction of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid 1, with acetic anhydride (Ac₂O) at room temperature affords derivative 10.

[0073] It is understood that compounds of this invention encompasses all crystalline forms. Further, compounds of the invention may be obtained as pharmaceutically acceptable salts which are those derived from such organic and inorganic acids as:

[0074] acetic, trifluoroacetic, lactic, citric, tartaric, formate, succinic, maleic, malonic, gluconic, hydrochloric, hydrobromic, phosphoric, nitric, sulfuric, methanesulfonic, and similarly known acceptable acids. Additionally, compounds of the invention may form calcium, potassium, magnesium, or sodium salts. The pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds of the invention are prepared using conventional procedures. Compounds of the invention have centers of asymmetry. The compounds of the invention may, therefore, exist in at least two and often more stereoisomeric forms. The present invention encompasses all stereoisomers whether free from other stereoisomers or admixed with other stereoisomers in any proportion and thus includes, for instance, racemic mixtures of enantiomers as well as the diastereomeric mixtures of isomers. The absolute configuration of any substantially pure compound may be determined by any suitable method including conventional X-ray crystallography.

[0075] The present invention accordingly provides a pharmaceutical composition which comprises a compound of the invention or a mixture thereof in combination or association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In particular, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition which comprises an effective amount of compounds of the invention or a mixture thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

[0076] The present invention also provides methods which may be used in treating bacterial infections in warm blooded animals which comprise providing to said animals an antibacterially effective amount of a compound of the invention or a mixture thereof.

Biological Activity

[0077] In Vitro Evaluation of AA-896 Derivatives as Antibacterial Agents

[0078] The in vitro antibacterial activity of Example 1 through Example 20 is determined against a spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria by a standard broth dilution method. Serial dilution of the compounds are made in Mueller-Hinton broth and inoculated with a bacterial suspension. The lowest concentration of compound that inhibited the growth of a bacterial strain after 18 hours of incubation at 35° C. is reported as the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) for that strain. The results are given in Table 1. TABLE 1 Antimicrobial Activity (MIC, μg/mL) of AA-896 Derivatives Example Example Example Example Example Example 1 2 3 4 5 6 E. coli GC 4559 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. coli GC 4560  64  32  32 >32  4  2 E. coli GC 3226 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 S. marcescens GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 4077 P. rettgeri GC 4530 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 M. morganii GC 4531 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 K. pneumoniae GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 4534 E. cloacae GC 3783 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 P. aeruginosa GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 4532 S. aureus GC 4536 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 S. aureus GC 1131 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 CNS GC 4537 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 CNS GC 4538  32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 CNS GC 4547 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. faecalis GC 842 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. faecalis GC 2242 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. coli GC 2203 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 P. aeruginosa GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 2214 S. aureus GC 2216 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. faecalis GC 4555 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 Example Example Example Example Example Example Example 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 E. coil GC 4559 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. coli GC 4560  16 >32  32  16 >32 >32 >32 E. coli GC 3226 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 S. marcescens >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 GC 4077 P. rettgeri GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 4530 M. morganii GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 4531 K. pneumoniae >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 GC 4534 E. cloacae GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 3783 P. aeruginosa >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 GC 4532 S. aureus GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 4536 S. aureus GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 1131 CNS GC 4537 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 CNS GC 4538 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 CNS GC 4547 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. faecalis GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 842 E. faecalis GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 2242 E. coli GC 2203 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 P. aeruginosa >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 GC 2214 S. aureus GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 2216 E. faecalis GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 4555 Example Example Example Example Example 14 15 16 17 18 E. coli GC 4559 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. coli GC 4560  32 >32 >32  32 >32 E. coli GC 3226 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 S. marcescens GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 4077 P. rettgeri GC 4530 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 M. morganii GC 4531 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 K. pneumoniae GC >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 4534 E. cloacae GC 3783 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 P. aeruginosa GC 4532 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 S. aureus GC 4536  32 >32 >32 >32 >32 S. aureus GC 1131  32 >32 >32 >32 >32 CNS GC 4537  32 >32 >32 >32 >32 CNS GC 4538  32 >32 >32 >32 >32 CNS GC 4547  16 >32 >32  32 >32 E. faecalis GC 842 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. faecalis GC 2242  32 >32 >32  32 >32 E. coli GC 2203 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 P. aeruginosa GC 2214 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 S. aureus GC 2216  32 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. faecalis GC 4555 >32 >32 >32 >32 >32 Example Example Example Example 19A 19B 20A 20B E. coli GC 4559 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. coli GC 4560  16 >32 >32  32 E. coli GC 3226 >32 >32 >32 >32 S. marcescens GC 4077 >32 >32 >32 >32 P. rettgeri GC 4530 >32 >32 >32 >32 M. morganii GC 4531 >32 >32 >32 >32 K. pneumoniae GC 4534 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. cloacae GC 3783 >32 >32 >32 >32 P. aeruginosa GC 4532 >32 >32 >32 >32 S. aureus GC 4536 >32 >32 >32 >32 S. aureus GC 1131 >32 >32 >32 >32 CNS GC 4537 >32 >32 >32 >32 CNS GC 4538 >32 >32 >32 >32 CNS GC 4547 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. faecalis GC 842 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. faecalis GC 2242 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. coli GC 2203 >32 >32 >32 >32 P. aeruginosa GC 2214 >32 >32 >32 >32 S. aureus GC 2216 >32 >32 >32 >32 E. faecalis GC 4555 >32 >32 >32 >32

[0079] Determination of Lipid II formation by a TLC Methodology

[0080] The MurG biochemical assay utilizes S. epidermides membranes to catalyze the late steps in cell wall biosynthesis including MraY, the phospho-MurNAc pentapeptide translocase and MurG, the UDP-N-Acetylglucosaminyl transferase. The following procedure is adapted from the method described by Mengin-Lecreaulx, et al (J. Bacteriol 173(15) 4625-4636, 1991). In this procedure, the formation of Lipid II is assessed using radiolabeled UDP-N-Acetylglucosamine.

[0081]S. epidermides membranes, compound, UDP-MurNAc pentapeptide, and [¹⁴C]-UDP-N-Acetylglucosamine were incubated at room temperature for 30 min. The reaction was terminated by boiling in a water bath for 1 minute. 2 μl samples of each reaction are analyzed by TLC. The samples are spotted onto K6 silica plates and chromatographed in Isobutyric Acid:1 M NH₄OH (5:3). The plates are exposed to film and the inhibition of Lipid II formation can be monitored by comparing the sample area to the control area. IC₅₀ 100 μg/ml 50 μg/ml 25 μg/ml 6.25 μg/ml Example 1 + + + − Example 2 + − − − Example 5 + + + + Example 6 + + + + Example 7 + + − − Example 8 + − − − Example 9 + − − − Example 11 − − − − Example 12 − − − − Example 13 − − − − Example 14 − − − − Example 15 − − − − Example 16 + − − − Example 17 − − − − Example 19A + + + − Example 19B − − − −

[0082] Compounds of the invention derive their utility from their antibacterial activity. For example, these compounds may be used in the suppression of bacterial infections, as a topical antibacterial agent and as a general disinfectant for laboratories.

[0083] In therapeutic use, the compounds of this invention may be administered in the form of conventional pharmaceutical compositions appropriate for the intended use. Such compositions may be formulated so as to be suitable for oral, parenteral or topical administration. The compounds of the invention may be combined in admixture with a nontoxic pharmaceutical carrier, which carrier may take a variety of forms, depending on the form of preparation desired for administration, ie. oral, parenteral, or topical.

[0084] When the compounds of the invention are employed for the above utility, they can be combined with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, for example, solvents, diluents and the like, and may be administered orally in such forms as tablets, capsules, dispersible powders, granules, or suspensions containing, for example, from about 0.05 to 5% of suspending agent, syrups containing, for example from about 10 to 50% of sugar, and elixirs containing, for example from about 20 to 50% ethanol, and the like, or parenterally in the form of sterile injectable solutions or suspensions containing from about 0.05 to 5% suspending agent in an isotonic medium. Such pharmaceutical preparations may contain, for example, from about 0.05 up to about 90% of the compounds of the invention in combination with the carrier, more usually between about 5% and 60% by weight.

[0085] An antibacterially effective amount of compounds of the invention from about 0.5 mg/kg of body weight to about 200.0 mg/kg of body weight should be administered one to five times per day via any topical routes of administration including but not limited to oral, parenteral (including subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, intrasternal injection or infusion techniques), by inhalation spray, or rectally, in dosage unit formulations containing conventional non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, adjuvants and vehicles. It will be understood, however, that the specific dose level and frequency of dosage for any particular patient may be varied and will depend upon a variety of factors including the activity of the specific compound employed, the metabolic stability and length of action of that compound, the age, body weight, general health, sec, diet, mode and time of administration, rate of excretion, drug combination, the severity of the particular condition, and the host undergoing therapy.

[0086] Additionally, the antibacterially effective amount of the compounds of the invention may be administered at a dosage and frequency without inducing side effects commonly experienced with conventional antibiotic therapy which could include hypersensitivity, neuromuscular blockade, vertigo, photosensitivity, discoloration of teeth, hematologic changes, gastrointestinal disturbances, ototoxicity, and renal, hepatic, or cardiac impairment. Further the frequency and duration of dosage may be monitored to substantially limit harmful effects to normal tissues caused by administration at or above the antibacterially effective amount of the substantially pure compounds of the invention.

[0087] These active compounds may be administered orally as well as by intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes. Solid carriers include starch, lactose, dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, sucrose and kaolin, while liquid carriers include sterile water, polyethylene glycols, non-ionic surfactants and edible oils such as corn, peanut and sesame oils, as are appropriate to the nature of the active ingredient and the particular form of administration desired. Adjuvants customarily employed in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions may be advantageously included, such as flavoring agents, coloring agents, preserving agents, and antioxidants, for example, vitamin E, ascorbic acid, BHT and BHA. The preferred pharmaceutical compositions from the stand-point of ease of preparation and administration are solid compositions, particularly tablets and hard-filled or liquid-filled capsules. Oral administration of the compound 1s preferred. The compounds of the invention may also be administered parenterally or intraperitoneally. Solutions or suspensions of these active compounds as a free base or pharmacologically acceptable salt can be prepared in water suitably mixed with a surfactant such as hydroxy propylcellulose. Dispersions can also be prepared in glycerol, liquid polyethylene glycols and mixtures thereof in oils. Under ordinary conditions of storage and use, these preparations contain a preservative to prevent the growth of microorganisms.

[0088] The pharmaceutical forms suitable for injectable use include sterile aqueous solutions or dispersions and sterile powders for the extemporaneous preparation of sterile injectable solutions or dispersions. In all cases, the form must be sterile and must be fluid to the extent that easy syringability exists. It must be stable under the conditions of manufacture and storage and must be preserved against the contaminating action of microrganisms such as bacteria and fungi. The carrier can be a solvent or dispersion medium containing, for example, water, ethanol, polyol (e.g., glycerol, propylene glycol and liquid polyethylene glycol), suitable mixtures thereof, and vegetable oil. The invention will be further described in conjunction with the following non-limiting examples.

EXAMPLE 1 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic Acid

[0089] To a solution of 47.3 mg (50 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11, 15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 2.5 ml of methanol is added 200 μl of pyridine and 200 μl of 2,4-pentanedione at room temperature. The reaction mixture is stirred overnight (the reaction is monitored by mass spectroscopy (MS)). After the reaction is complete, the volatile materials are removed under reduced pressure. N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) (3 ml) is added to the residue, followed by addition of 13.0 mg (95 μmol) of 4-fluorophenyl isocyanate. The reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature for 50 hours (the reaction was monitored by MS). The volatile materials are removed under reduced pressure to afford a residue to which is added 5 ml of 0.5% trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in a 1:1 mixture of water and p-dioxane. The mixture is stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction is monitored by MS and the desired product is identified by liquid chromatography/mass spectrum (LC/MS). After concentration of volatiles to about one ml, 24 mg (44% yield) of the desired product is obtained as a colorless solid using preparative high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC).

[0090] HPLC conditions:

[0091] column: Prodigy ODS 4.6×150 mm

[0092] mobile phase: gradient, A=0.02% TFA/water; B=0.02%

[0093] TFA/acetonitrile

[0094] flow rate: 1.0 ml/min

[0095] detection: 215 nm, MSD

[0096] retention time: 5.1 min

[0097] Molecular formula: C₄₅H₆₅FN₁₂0₁₇;

[0098] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1065.2 (M+H)⁺ and 533.2 (M+2H)²;

[0099] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 1;

[0100] Ultraviolet absorption spectrum: λ_(max) nm (water)=261.

EXAMPLE 2 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-fu ranyl}methyl)-2,4-dioxo-3-pentyl-1-imidazolidi nyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic Acid

[0101] The title compound 1s prepared by the procedure of Example 1, using 24.0 mg (25 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 1.0 ml of methanol, 100 μl of pyridine, 100 μl of 2,4-pentanedione and 30 μmol of pentylisocyanate to give 17 mg of the desired product.

[0102] Molecular formula: C₄₄H₇₂N₁₂O₁₇;

[0103] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1041.5 (M+H)⁺ and 521.4 (M+2H)²⁺.

EXAMPLE 3 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-3-hexyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic Acid

[0104] The title compound 1s prepared by the procedure of Example 1, using 47.3 mg (50 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 3.0 ml of methanol, 200 μl of pyridine, 200 μl of 2,4-pentanedione and 50 μmol of hexylisocyanate to give 15 mg of the desired product.

[0105] HPLC conditions:

[0106] column: Prodigy ODS 4.6×150 mm

[0107] mobile phase: gradient, A=0.02% TFA/water; B=0.02%

[0108] TFA/acetonitrile

[0109] flow rate: 1.0 ml/min

[0110] detection: 215 nm, MSD

[0111] retention time: 5.3 min

[0112] Molecular formula: C₄₅H₇₄N₁₂O₁₇;

[0113] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=528.4 (M+2H)²⁺.

EXAMPLE 4 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic Acid

[0114] The title compound 1s prepared by the procedure of Example 1, using 47.3 mg (50 μmol) of 1⁶-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 3.0 ml of methanol, 200 μl of pyridine, 200 μl of 2,4-pentanedione and 55 μmol of 4-methoxyphenylisocyanate to give 16 mg of the desired product.

[0115] HPLC conditions:

[0116] column: Prodigy ODS 4.6×150 mm

[0117] mobile phase: gradient, A=0.02% TFA/water; B=0.02%

[0118] TFA/acetonitrile

[0119] flow rate: 1.0 ml/min

[0120] detection: 215 nm, MSD

[0121] retention time: 7.31 min

[0122] Molecular formula: C₄₆H₆₈N₁₂O₁₈;

[0123] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=539.5 (M+2H)²⁺.

EXAMPLE 5 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-3-dodecyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic Acid

[0124] The title compound 1s prepared by the procedure of Example 1, using 56.8 mg (60 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 3.5 ml of methanol, 240 μl of pyridine, 240 μl of 2,4-pentanedione and 66 μmol of dodecylisocyanate to give 15 mg of the desired product.

[0125] HPLC conditions:

[0126] column: Prodigy ODS 4.6×150 mm

[0127] mobile phase: gradient, A=0.02% TFA/water; B=0.02%

[0128] TFA/acetonitrile

[0129] flow rate: 1.0 ml/min

[0130] detection: 215 nm, MSD

[0131] retention time: 10.3 min

[0132] Molecular formula: C₅₁H₈₆N₁₂O₁₇;

[0133] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1139.4 (M+H)⁺ and 570.3 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0134] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 2;

[0135] Ultraviolet absorption spectrum: λ_(max) nm (water)=259.

EXAMPLE 6 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-15-benzyl-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic Acid

[0136] To a solution of 56.8 mg (60 μmol) 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 3.5 ml of methanol is added 240 μl of pyridine and 240 μl of 2,4-pentanedione at room temperature. The reaction mixture is stirred for 48 hours (the reaction is monitored by MS). After the reaction is complete, the volatile materials are removed under reduced pressure. N,N-Diemthylformamide (4 ml) is added to the residue, followed by addition of 12.3 mg (72 μmol) of benzyl bromide. The reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature overnight (the reaction is monitored by MS). The volatile materials are removed under reduced pressure to a residue to which is added 5 ml of 0.5% TFA in a 1:1 mixture of water:p-dioxane and the mixture is stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction is monitored by MS and the desired product identified by LC/MS. After the concentration of the reaction mixture to about one ml, 7 mg of the desired product is separated by preparative HPLC.

[0137] HPLC conditions:

[0138] column: Prodigy ODS 4.6×150 mm

[0139] mobile phase: gradient, A=0.02% TFA/water; B=0.02%

[0140] TFA/acetonitrile

[0141] flow rate: 1.0 m/min

[0142] detection: 215 nm, MSD

[0143] retention time: 5.8 min

[0144] Molecular formula: C₄₅H₆₉N₁₁O₁₇;

[0145] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1036.2 (M+H)⁺ and 518.8 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0146] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 3.

EXAMPLE 7 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-15-dodecyl-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic Acid

[0147] To a solution of 56.8 mg (60 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 3.0 ml of methanol is added 300 μl of pyridine and 300 μl of 2,4-pentanedione at room temperature. The reaction mixture is stirred for 2 days (the reaction is monitored by MS). After the reaction is complete, the volatile materials are removed under reduced pressure. N,N-Dimethylformamide (3 ml) is added to the residue, followed by addition of 14.4 mg (78 μmol) of dodecyl aldehyde. The reaction mixture is kept at 70° C. for 0.5 hour, followed by addition of 78 μmol of sodium cyanoborohydride (NaBH₃CN), and the reaction mixture is heated at 70° C. (oil-bath) for an additional 2 hours (the reaction is also monitored by MS). The volatile materials are removed under reduced pressure to a residue to which is added 5 ml of 0.5% trifluoroacetic acid in a 1:1 mixture of water:p-dioxane and the reaction mixture stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction is monitored by MS and the desired product is identified by LC/MS. After concentration of the reaction mixture to about one ml, 21 mg of the desired product is separated by preparative HPLC.

[0148] HPLC conditions:

[0149] column: Prodigy ODS 4.6×150 mm

[0150] mobile phase: gradient, A=0.02% TFA/water; B=0.02%

[0151] TFA/acetonitrile

[0152] flow rate: 1.0 ml/min

[0153] detection: 215 nm, MSD

[0154] retention time: 8.3 min

[0155] Molecular formula: C₅₀H₈₇N₁₁O₁₇;

[0156] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1115.0 (M+H)⁺ and 558.2 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0157] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 4;

[0158] Ultraviolet absorption spectrum: λ_(max) nm (water)=260.

EXAMPLE 8 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-15-[12-(4-morpholinyl)dodecyl]-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic Acid

[0159] To a solution of 66.2 mg (70 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 3.0 ml of methanol is added 300 μl pyridine, 300 μl of 2,4-pentanedione and 30 mg montmorillonite K-10 (a clay forming the principal constituent of bentonite and fuller's earth(Merck Index, 11, 6168)) at room temperature. The reaction mixture is stirred for 2 days and monitored by MS. After the reaction is completion, the reaction mixture is filtered, and washed with methanol. The volatile materials are removed under reduced pressure to a residue to which is added N,N-Dimethylformamide (3 ml) followed by additon of 66 mg (245 μmol) of 12-(4-morpholinyl)dodecanal (see examples 21 & 22). After stirring at room temperature for two hours, 46.8 mg of sodium triacetoxyborohydride and 4.2 mg of acetic acid are added. The mixture is stirred at room temperature over the weekend (48 hr) (the reaction was also monitored by MS) and the volatile materials are removed under reduced pressure to a residue to which is added 8 ml of 0.5% trifluoroacetic acid in a 1:1 mixture of water and p-dioxane. The reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hour. The reaction was monitored by MS and the desired product is identified by LC/MS. The reaction mixture is concentrated to about one ml and 18.7 mg (22.3%) of the desired product is separated by preparative HPLC.

[0160] HPLC conditions:

[0161] column: Prodigy ODS 4.6×150 mm

[0162] mobile phase: gradient, A=0.02% TFA/water; B=0.02%

[0163] TFA/acetonitrile

[0164] flow rate: 1.0 ml/min

[0165] detection: 215 nm, MSD

[0166] retention time: 5.4 min

[0167] Molecular formula: C₅₄H₉₄N₁₂O₁₈;

[0168] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1199.7 (M+H)⁺ and 600.7 (M+2H)²⁺; 401.0 (M+3H)³⁺;

[0169] Ultraviolet absorption spectrum: λ_(max) nm (water)=259;

[0170] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 5.

EXAMPLE 9 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-di hydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-15-pentyl-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic Acid

[0171] The title compound 1s prepared by the procedure of Example 8, using 56.8 mg (60 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 3.0 ml of methanol, 300 μl of pyridine, 300 μl of 2,4-pentanedione, 15 mg montmorillonite K-10, 18 μl of pentanal and 180 μmol of sodium triacetoxyborohydride to give 21 mg of the desired product.

[0172] HPLC conditions:

[0173] column: Prodigy ODS 4.6×150 mm

[0174] mobile phase: gradient, A=0.02% TFA/water; B=0.02%

[0175] TFA/acetonitrile

[0176] flow rate: 1.0 ml/min

[0177] detection: 215 nm, MSD

[0178] retention time: 5.7 min

[0179] Molecular formula: C₄₃H₇₃N₁₁O₁₇;

[0180] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1018.6 (M+H)⁺ and 510.1 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0181] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 6;

[0182] Ultraviolet absorption spectrum: λ_(max) nm (water)=259.

EXAMPLE 10 4-[13-((2R)-2-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}-1-carboxy-2-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}ethyl)-26-carboxy-19-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-22-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl) -27-methyl-18,21,24-trioxo-13,17,20,23,25-pentaazaoctacos-1-yl]-4-methylmorpholin-4-ium

[0183] The title compound 1s prepared by the procedure of Example 8, using 198.6 mg (210 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 3.0 ml of methanol, 300 μl of pyridine, 300 μl of 2,4-pentanedione, 15 mg montmorillonite K-10, 18 μl of 4-methyl-4-(12-oxododecyl)morpholin-4-ium (see example 23) and 180 μmol of sodium triacetoxyborohydride to give 26.7 mg of the desired product.

[0184] HPLC conditions: column: Prodigy ODS 4.6×150 mm

[0185] mobile phase: gradient, A=0.02% TFA/water; B=0.02%

[0186] TFA/acetonitrile

[0187] flow rate: 1.0 ml/min

[0188] detection: 215 nm, MSD

[0189] retention time: 6.3 min

[0190] Molecular formula: C₅₅H₉₇IN₁₂O₁₈;

[0191] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=809.7 (2M⁺+H)³⁺ and 607.5 (M⁺+H)²⁺; 405.5 (M⁺+2H)⁺;

[0192] Ultraviolet absorption spectrum: λ_(max) nm (water)=260;

[0193] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 7.

EXAMPLE 11 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-({[(octylamino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)tetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-octyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic Acid

[0194] To a suspension of 47.3 mg (50 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 4.0 ml of N,N-dimethylformamide is added 20.2 mg (130 μmol) of n-octyl isocyanate at room temperature. The reaction mixture is stirred for 20 hours. The reaction is monitored by MS and checked by LC/MS. The reaction mixture is concentrated to about 1 ml, and the fractions with molecular weights of 1237.9 and 1255.9 are separated by preparative HPLC. After heating the mixture in 5 ml of water at 70° C. for 45 minutes, 27 mg (43.6%) of the desired product (molecular weight=1237.9) is obtained.

[0195] HPLC conditions:

[0196] column: Prodigy ODS 4.6×150 mm

[0197] mobile phase: gradient, A=0.02% TFA/water; B=0.02%

[0198] TFA/acetonitrile

[0199] flow rate: 1.0 ml/min

[0200] detection: 215 nm, MSD

[0201] Molecular formula: C₅₆H₉₅N₁₃O₁₈;

[0202] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1238.85 (M+H)⁺ and 619.86 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0203] Ultraviolet absorption spectrum: λ_(max) nm (water)=262;

[0204] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 8.

EXAMPLE 12 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-({[(4-fluoroanilino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)tetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic Acid

[0205] The title compound is prepared by the procedure of Example 11, using 47.3 mg (50 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) and 27.4 mg (200 μmol) 4-methoxyphenyl isocyanate in 4.0 ml of N,N-dimethyl formamide to give 17.3 mg of the desired product.

[0206] Molecular formula: C₅₂H₆₉F₂N₁₃O₁₈;

[0207] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1202.7 (M+H)⁺ and 601.6 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0208] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 9.

EXAMPLE 13 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-({[(4-methoxyanilino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)tetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic Acid

[0209] The title compound 1s prepared by the procedure of Example 11, using 47.3 Mg (50 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) and 14.9 mg (100 μmol) 4-methoxyphenyl isocyanate in 4.0 ml of N,N-dimethyl formamide to give 28.6 mg of the desired product.

[0210] Molecular formula: C₅₄H₇₅IN₁₃0₂₀;

[0211] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1226.7 (M+H)⁺ and 613.7 (M+2H)²⁺.

EXAMPLE 14 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-({[(hexylamino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-hexyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic Acid

[0212] The title compound 1s prepared by the procedure of Example 11, using 47.3 mg (50 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) and 16.5 mg (130 μmol) N-hexyl isocyanate in 4.0 ml of N,N-dimethyl formamide to give 16.4 mg of the desired product.

[0213] Molecular formula: C₅₂H₈₇N₁₃0₁₈;

[0214] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1182.6 (M+H)⁺ and 591.7 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0215] Ultraviolet absorption spectrum: λ_(max) nm (water)=262;

[0216] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 10.

EXAMPLE 15 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-({[(dodecylamino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-dodecyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic Acid

[0217] The title compound 1s prepared by the procedure of Example 11, using 56.8 mg (60 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) and 14.9 mg (100 μmol) n-dodecyl isocyanate in 4.0 ml of N,N-dimethyl formamide to give 30.0 mg of the desired product.

[0218] Molecular formula: C₆₄H₁₁₁ N₁ 3018;

[0219] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1350.6 (M+H)⁺ and 675.8 (M+2H)²⁺.

EXAMPLE 16 16-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-({[(hexadecylamino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic Acid

[0220] The title compound 1s prepared by the procedure of Example 11, using 50.0 mg (52 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) and 14.0 mg (52 μmol) hexadecyl isocyanate in 2.0 ml of N,N-dimethyl formamide to give 3.0 mg of the desired product.

[0221] Molecular formula: C₅₅H₉₆N₁₂O₁₈;

[0222] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1213.5 (M+H)⁺ and 607.4 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0223] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 11.

EXAMPLE 17 16-[(R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}({(3R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-[(pentylamino)methyl]tetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy)methyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-15-pentyl-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic Acid

[0224] To a solution of 50 mg (53 μmol) 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 0.4 ml of methanol is added 9.5 mg (2.0 eq., 110 μmol) of valeraldehyde and 3.3 mg (1.0 eq., 53 μmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride. After stirring for 5 minutes, 0.04 ml of 1 N methanolic hydrochloric acid is added. The reaction mixture is then stirred for 0.5 hour (the reaction is monitored by MS). The solvent is removed under reduced pressure to give a yellow gum. The desired product is identified by LC/MS and separated by preparative HPLC to give 4.9 mg (9.0% yield) of the desired product as a white solid.

[0225] Molecular formula: C₄₈H₈₃N₁₁ O₁₇;

[0226] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1086.7 (M+H)⁺ and 543.8 (M+2H)²⁺.

EXAMPLE 18 16-[(R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}({(3R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-[(pentylamino)methyl]tetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy)methyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic Acid

[0227] The title compound 1s prepared by the procedure of Example 17, using 50.0 mg (53 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[22 ,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 0.4 ml of methanol, 4.7 mg (1.0 eq., 55 μmol) of valeraldehyde and 3.3 mg (1.0 eq., 53 μmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride to give 7.0 mg of the desired product.

[0228] Molecular formula: C₄₃H₇₃N₁₁0₁₇;

[0229] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1016 (M+H)⁺ and 508.8 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0230] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 12.

EXAMPLES 19a and 19b 16-((R)-[((3R,4S,5R)-5-{[([1,1′-Biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl)oxy]{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (Example 19a) and 15-([1,1′-Biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)-16-((R)-[((3R,4S,5R)-5-{[([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl)oxy]{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (Example 19b)

[0231] To a solution of 20 mg (21 μmol) 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 0.4 ml of methanol is added 77 mg (2.0 eq., 42 μmol) of 4-biphenylcarboxaldehyde and 1.3 mg (1.0 eq., 21 μmol) of sodium cyanoborohydride. After stirring for 5 minutes, 0.04 ml of methanolic hydrochloric acid is added. The reaction mixture is then stirred for 0.5 hour and monitored by MS. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure to give a yellow gum. The desired products are separated by preparative HPLC to give 3.0 mg (12% yield) of Example 19a as a white solid and 4.0 mg (15% yield, L17742-171-2) of Example 19b also as a white solid.

Example 19a

[0232] Molecular formula: C₅₁H₇₃N₁₁O₁₇;

[0233] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1112.5 (M+H)⁺ and 556.7 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0234] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 13.

Example 19b

[0235] Molecular formula: C₆₄H₈₃N₁₁O₁₇;

[0236] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1278.7 (M+H)⁺ and 639.8 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0237] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 14.

EXAMPLE 20a and 20b 16-((R)-({(3R,4S,5R)-5-[(Benzylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy){(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (Example 20a) and 15-Benzyl-16-((R)-({(3R,4S,5R)-5-[(benzylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy){(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic Acid (Example 20b)

[0238] To a solution of 50 mg (53 μmol) 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid (λ_(max) nm in water=259) in 0.4 ml of methanol is added 11 mg (2.0 eq., 106 μmol) of benzaldehyde and 3.3 mg (1.0 eq., 53 μmol) of NaBH₃CN. After stirring for 5 minutes, 0.04 ml of methanolic hydrochloric acid is added. The reaction mixture is then stirred for 0.5 hour. The reaction is monitored by MS. The solvent is removed under reduced pressure to give a yellow gum. The desired products are separated by preparative HPLC to give 15 mg (26% yield) of Example 20a as a white solid and 2.5 mg (4% yield) of Example 20b as a white solid.

Example 20a

[0239] Molecular formula: C₄₅H₆₉N₁₁O₁₇;

[0240] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1036.1 (M+H)⁺ and 518.9 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0241] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 15.

Example 20b

[0242] Molecular formula: C₅₂H₇₅N₁₁O₁₇;

[0243] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=1126.5 (M+H)⁺ and 563.8 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0244] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz D₂O): FIG. 16.

EXAMPLE 21 12-(4-Morpholinyl)-1-dodecanol

[0245] To a solution of 5.30 g (20 mmol) of 12-bromo-1-dodecanol in 100 ml of acetonitrile is added dropwise 6 ml (68.6 mmol) of morpholine at 0° C. The solution is then stirred at room temperature overnight and filtered. After removal of the acetonitrile, the residue is dissolved in 250 ml of dichloromethane. The dichloromethane solution is washed with water, dried over magnesium sulfate and filtered. The dichloromethane is removed under reduced pressure and the residue is purified by silica gel column chromatography to give 4.2 g (79.2%) of 12-(4-morpholinyl)-1-dodecanol.

[0246] Molecular formula: C₁₆H₃₃NO₂;

[0247] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz CH₃Cl): 3.72 (t, 4H, J=4.6 Hz);

[0248] 3.66 (t, 2H, J=6.5 Hz); 2.43 (t, 4H, J=4.5 Hz); 2.34 (t, 2H, J=6.9 Hz); 1.50 (m, 21H);

[0249] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=272.4 (M+H)⁺;

[0250] Elemental analysis: theory, C 70.80; H 12 25; N 5.16; found, C 71.12; H 12.32; N 5.11.

EXAMPLE 22 12-(4-Morpholinyl)-1-dodecanal

[0251] A mixture of 542.9 mg (2.0 mmol) of 12-(4-morpholinyl)-1-dodecanol and 3.0 g of (5.10 mmol) of bis(trimethylsilyl)chromate (M. Heravi, Monatsh. Chem. 1998, 129(12), 1305-1308) in 10 ml of dichloromethane is stirred at room temperature overnight and filtered. After removal of the dichloromethane, the residue is purified by silica gel column chromatography to give 210 mg (39%) of 12-(4-morpholinyl)-1-dodecanal.

[0252] Molecular formula: C₁₆H₃₁NO₂;

[0253] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 Mhz CH₃Cl): 9.76 (t, 1H, J=1.9 Hz);

[0254] 3.72 (t, 4H, J=4.7 Hz); 2.43 (t, 4H, J=4.5 Hz); 2.29 (t, 2H, J=5.3 Hz); 1.50 (m, 20H);

[0255] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=270.3 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 23 4-Methyl-4-(12-oxododecyl)morpholin-4-ium

[0256] A mixture of 1.0 g (3.7 mmol) of 12-(4-morpholinyl)-1-dodecanal and 4.26 g of (1.86 ml; 30 mmol) of iodomethane in 20 ml of diethyl ether is stirred at room temperature overnight. 4-Methyl-4-(12-oxododecyl)morpholin-4-ium which precipitated from the solution is collected by filtration, washed with diethyl ether and dried to give 259 mg of the desired product.

[0257] Molecular formula: C₁₇H₃₄NO₂;

[0258] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=284.4 M⁺.

EXAMPLE 24 16-((R)-({(3R,4S,5R)-5-[(Acetamido)methyl]-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy){(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic Acid

[0259] A suspension of 39.0 mg (41.2 μmol) of 16-({[5-(aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid in 2.0 ml of acetic anhydride is placed in an ultrasonic bath (Branson 1200) at room temperature for 35 minutes. Water (2 ml) and n-butanol (2 ml) are added to the reaction mixture and the volatile materials removed under reduced pressure to a residue which is suspended in 2 ml of acetone and the suspension filtered through glass wool. The desired product (the acetone insoluble product) is recovered as a white solid by dissolving in 2 ml water followed by lyophylization.

[0260] Molecular formula: C₄₀H₆₅N₁₁O₁₈;

[0261] Molecular weight: positive ion electrospray MS m/z=988.4 (M+H)⁺ and 494.7 (M+2H)²⁺;

[0262] Proton magnetic resonance spectrum (300 MHz D₂O): FIG. 17. 

We claim:
 1. A compound of the formula:

wherein: R₁ is H, aryl, alkyl (C₁-C₂₀), —CH₂-aryl, —C(O)alkyl(C₁-C₂₀), —C(O)NHalkyl(C₁-C₂₀), or —C(O)NHaryl; R₂ is H, alkyl (C₁-C₂₀), —CH₂aryl, alkyl (C₁-C₂₀) or —C(O)alkyl(C₁-C₂₀); R₃ is —OH; R₂ and R₃ may optionally be taken together to form a moiety

R₄ is alkyl (C₁-C₂₀), or aryl; provided R₁ and R₂ are not H when R₃ is —OH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 2. A compound according to claim 1 wherein: R₂ is H, alkyl (C₁-C₁₂), or —CH₂aryl.
 3. A compound according to claim 1 wherein: R₁ is H, —C(O)alkyl(C₁-C₁₆), or —C(O)aryl when R₂ and R₃ are taken together to form a moiety


4. A compound according to claim 1 wherein: R₄ is alkyl(C₁-C₁₆), or aryl.
 5. The compound according to claim 1 which is 4-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid.
 6. The compound according to claim 1 which is 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-2,4-dioxo-3-pentyl-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid.
 7. The compound according to claim 1 which is 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-3-hexyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid.
 8. The compound according to claim 1 which is 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid .
 9. The compound according to claim 1 which is 14-[5-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-3-dodecyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid.
 10. The compound according to claim 1 which is 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-f uranyl]oxy}{(2S ,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-15-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 11. The compound according to claim 1 which is 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-dioxo-3,4-di hydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-15-dodecyl-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 12. The compound according to claim 1 which is 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-15-[12-(4-morpholinyl)dodecyl]-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 13. The compound according to claim 1 which is 16-((R)-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-15-pentyl-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 14. The compound according to claim 1 which is 4-[13-((2R)-2-{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-(Aminomethyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-fu ranyl]oxy}-1-carboxy-2-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}ethyl)-26-carboxy-19-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-22-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-27-methyl-18,21,24-trioxo-13,17,20,23,25-pentaazaoctacos-1-yl]-4-methylmorpholin-4-ium.
 15. The compound according to claim 1 which is 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-({[(octylamino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)tetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-octyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid.
 16. The compound according to claim 1 which is 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-({[(4-fluoroanilino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)tetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid.
 17. The compound according to claim 1 which is 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-({[(4-methoxyanilino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)tetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid.
 18. The compound according to claim 1 which is 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-({[(hexylamino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-hexyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid.
 19. The compound according to claim 1 which is 14-[5-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S,5R)-5-({[(dodecylamino)carbonyl]amino}methyl)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-3-dodecyl-2,4-dioxo-1-imidazolidinyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11-tetraazatetradecan-1-oic acid.
 20. The compound according to claim 1 which is 16-((R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}{[(3R,4S ,5R)-furanyl]oxy}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 21. The compound according to claim 1 which is 16-[(R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}({(3R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-[(pentylamino)methyl]tetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy)methyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-15-pentyl-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 22. The compound according to claim 1 which is 16-[(R)-{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-Dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}({(3R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-[(pentylamino)methyl]tetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy)methyl]-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 23. The compound according to claim 1 which is 16-((R)-[((3R,4S,5R)-5-{[([1,1′-Biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl)oxy]{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 24. The compound according to claim 1 which is 15-([1,1′-Biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)-16-((R)-[((3R,4S,5R)-5-{[([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)amino]methyl}-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl)oxy]{(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 25. The compound according to claim 1 which is 16-((R)-({(3R,4S,5R)-5-[(Benzylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy){(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 26. The compound according to claim 1 which is 15-Benzyl-16-((R)-({(3R,4S,5R)-5-[(benzylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy){(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 27. The compound according to claim 1 which is 16-((R)-({(3R,4S,5R)-5-[(Acetamido)methyl]-4-hydroxy-3-methoxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}oxy){(2S,3S,4R,5R)-5-[2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydro-2-furanyl}methyl)-9-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)-6-(2-iminohexahydro-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-isopropyl-4,7,10-trioxo-3,5,8,11,15-pentaazaheptadecane-1,17-dioic acid.
 28. A method for treating bacterial infections in warm blooded animals which comprises providing to said animals an antibacterially effective amount of a compound according to claim
 1. 29. A pharmaceutical composition which comprises a compound according to claim 1 in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
 30. A process for the preparation of an AA-896 antibiotic of the formula

where R₄ is alkyl (C₁-C₂₀), or aryl; which comprises: a. protecting the primary amine of

 with 2,4-pentanedione in pyridine:methanol to form a protected amine; b. reacting the secondary amine with an isocyanate, R₄NCO; and c. removal of the primary amine protecting group with aqueous trifluoroacetic acid to form an AA-896 antibiotic.
 31. A process for the preparation of an AA-896 antibiotic of the formula

where R₂ is alkyl (C₁-C₁₂), or —CH₂aryl; which comprises: a. protecting the primary amine of

 with 2,4-pentanedione in pyridine:methanol to form a protected amine; b. reacting the secondary amine with an aldehyde, R₄CH═O in the presence of a reducing agent such as sodium cyanoborohydride or sodium triacetoxyborohydride; and c. removal of the primary amine protecting group with aqueous trifluoroacetic acid to form an AA-896 antibiotic. 